Design of direct-drive wind turbine electrical generator structures using topology optimization techniques
(2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jaen-Sola, P., McDonald, A. S., & Oterkus, E. (2020, September). Design of direct-drive wind turbine electrical generator structures using topology optimization techniques. Presented at The Science of Making Torque from Wind (TORQUE 2020), Online
Reducing the structural mass of low speed multi-MW electrical machines for renewable energy purposes have become an important object of study as with the drop in mass a substantial decrease in the machine capital cost can be achieved. Direct-drive wi... Read More about Design of direct-drive wind turbine electrical generator structures using topology optimization techniques.